BASÍLIA DOC DOURO TINTO
It is a red wine with an intense vibrant colour. Very fine and complex nose, combining ripe red fruits with floral notes, well integrated wood and a rich spicy finish. On the palate is fresh, elegant, well-balanced, with an excellent structure and a great length of finish.
BASÍLIA DOC DOURO TINTO
GRAPE ORIGINS
The grapes are sourced from vines with 40 years of age and with predominant exposure East and East-South. Vineyards are planted on traditional terraces and small landings of schist soils.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz and old vines with mixed planting.
VINIFICATION
Grapes are hand picked and transported to the winery in small plastic crates. A manual triage was undertaken before the grapes being de-stemmed and gently crushed. The fermentation is carried out in small stainless steel tanks with temperature controlled.
Winemaker
João Brito e Cunha
Ageing
12 months in 400 litre first (30%) and second year seasoned (40%) French oak barrels and stainless steel tanks (30%)
Coopers
Taransaud and François Frères
Total Production
8000 bottles of 75 cl
Analysis
Alcohol: 15 % vol.
Volatile acidity: 0,40 g/l (acetic acid)
Total acidity: 4,99 g/l (tartaric acid)
pH: 3,66
Tasting Notes
It is a red wine with an intense vibrant colour. Very fine and complex nose, combining ripe red fruits with floral notes, well integrated wood and a rich spicy finish. On the palate is fresh, elegant, well-balanced, with an excellent structure and a great length of finish.
